Crystal Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

History

The practice of crystal therapy predates history, in much the same way as herbal medicine. Primitive man was in tune with his environment and would have known of the valuable energy of crystals, particularly quartz.

The Ancient Egyptians were well-versed in crystal lore. According to traditional mythology, the Atlantean civilisation, made great and formal use of quartz crystals, even in technology. It seems that our discovery of crystal radios and of micro-chips, forming the basis of modern electronics, which governs so much of our lives, is but a re-invention with different applications.

The ancient Mayans, with their complex culture, clearly employed crystals in ritual. Impressive crystal skulls have been discovered in archaeological digs.

The Old and New Testaments refer to crystals. Native North Americans and other so-called ‘primitive’ cultures used them in amulets and talismans

Many ancient stone sites were built on or near geological faults, where rocks undergo great pressures and crystal structures abound. These sites are known for their powerful energetic properties.

The energy of crystals, unique to each mineral type, is evident in the uniformity, compactness and complexity of the patterns of crystallisation of each one. Only water seems to have a capacity for an indefinite variety of patterns of crystallisation, possibly hence its powers to mediate the effects of homeopathy.

Practical Application

Many different crystals are used in crystal therapy, the most common being quartz and its multitude of varieties. It is said that one feels ‘drawn’ to a crystal that is of personal value. Certainly, animals appear to select crystals, given a choice. Is it any wonder that homeopathic quartz (Silica) is such a powerful, strengthening and ‘awakening’ remedy?

Crystal therapy can be used on a wide variety of bases, crossing over with e.g. colour therapy, healing and the use of auras and chakras. Many crystals have more specific powers attributed to them. A few examples are given here, to illustrate this point:

• Amazonite: strengthens all body energy processes, including the brain. It can therefore amplify the effects of other crystals or other therapies, especially at the psychological level. It is green in colour.

• Citrine quartz: has powers to aid liver and kidneys, the elimination portals of the body.

• Moonstone: a translucent colourless or lightly-hued stone, which enables balancing and control of emotions, removing the need to react to them.

• Opal: a quartz derivative, which has healing of eye problems attributed to it.

• Rose quartz: acts on the heart chakra, enabling the surmounting of negative past experiences.

Crystals can be put in the drinking water bowl (ceramic, stoneware or china) or hung in a pouch on a collar. They may be put in a room, bed or stable. They can be used to dissipate geopathic stress, by inserting them at appropriate locations in a property. They can be held to an affected part of the body. They can be used in massage. Instinct can drive a user to any mode of application.

The Law

The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 restricts the treatment of animals (other than your own) by anyone other than a fully qualified vet. The ‘lay’ use of crystals in therapy is not controlled by this law, unless there is an attempt at ‘diagnosis’.

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